MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Cleaned off corrosion - now working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P823 OAB is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P823 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P823 OAB registered?
P823 OAB is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 November 1996.
Is P823 OAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P823 OAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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